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HVdr°'Quebe QUÉBEC HNALAPRIL14 T017.2011 CENTRE CULTURa DE [’UNIVERSITÉ DE SHERBROOKE 25(8).BOUL DE L'UNIVERSITÉ (SHERBROOKE) THE TOO BEST SCIENCE PROJECTS PRESENTED BY YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 12 TO 20! -tO SHERBROOKE PMMPM OPENING Thursday.Apr» »o 14:00 UnilDC Friday.April IS: to 12ÆO HUUKb Saturday, AprA to: 10dW to 12M-13KSOto 14:30 Sunday, Aprit 17:1:30 to 12:00 Presenting partner Hydro Québec THE Volvo, for life 3625 du Blanc Coteau.Sherbrooke 819-563-8303 wwv* volvoshwhiouke tom The voice of the Eastern-Townships since 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#()04(KM)7682 Thursday, April 14, 2011 Judge stays y^^uebec Court Judge Hélène Fabi ( Iwill continue to preside over the V^case of Pascal Bourgault, refusing theoWence’s request asking her to recuse herself from the case.In March, the trial was interrupted as Bourgault’s defence lawyer Michel Dussault asked that judge Fabi be removed due to a conflict of interest.Bourgault is standing trial for his role in a street-racing incident from April 2009 that led to the death of 68-year-old Paul Lacharité.The Sherbrooke police (SPS) led the investigation into the street-racing incident.Fabi is married to an SPS investigator.Though her husband was not directly involved in the case (Dussault has admitted as much), the defence argued that it was possible he had knowledge of the investigation, thus compromising Fabi’s objectivity.In her ruling issued earlier this week at the Raynald-Fréchette courthouse in Sherbrooke, Fabi cited jurisprudence of similar cases where the judge continued to preside over the case.In her written ruling, she was adamant that no conflict of interest existed.Bourgault is facing a series of charges stemming from the incident, including street-racing causing death, dangerous driving, and endangering the life of another.Flood situation stable in city Water still high throughout Townships fi i * MANFR1ED VON STARHEMBERC The Missisquoi River spilled onto the roads in the downtown Glen Sutton at around noon on Tuesday.By Doug McCooeye W; the rising water has stopped and now ing the city to activate its emergency remains stable at near-emergency lev- measures coordination centre at 2:30 iile the Saint-Francois River els.a m- early Tuesday morning.1 he watei has threatened to completely The water reached a peak height of level where evacuation procedures overflow these last few days, 19.6 feet in downtown Sherbrooke, fore- Cont'd on page 3 Stanstead closes its old barn Pages Townships tourism awards handed out 6 Page 4 ST MANOIR An evolving RESIDENCE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS WWW.MANOIRSTFRANCIS.COM Discover the Citadelle, theManoir's health wing.Manoir St-Francis has 3 types of evolving accomodation, 120 fascinating residents, devoted employees, dedicated services and a personnalized life environment.Tel.819.562.0875 125 rue Queen, Sherbrooke Page 2 Thursday, April 14, 2011 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Lennoxville Vocational Training Centre Career Fair rTppday, April 14 the Lennoxville Vocational Training Centre JL will be welcoming over 150 elementary students to a career fair.The students will visit four programs each and will be able to participate in hands-on activities in each department.Champlain Regional College and BMP Cowansville campus will also be present to promote some of their programs.The Grade 6 students will be coming from Sherbrooke, Lennoxville and St.Francis Elementary.The first group will be arriving at 9:30 until 11:30 a.m.and the second group will be present from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.This will be an excellent opportunity for the students and their teachers to learn more about vocational and CEGEP programs that are available in the Estrie region.Weather //1 \ o jj j j jjjjj j jjjjj TODAY: SHOWERS HIGH OF 7 LOW OF 2 FRIDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 6 LOW OF-9 SATURDAY: RAIN HIGH OF 7 LOW OF-8 SUNDAY: RAIN HIGH OF 9 LOW OF-1 MONDAY: RAIN HIGH OF 10 LOW OF 4 Honor for the BMP centennial team Receive the 2011 AQESSS Communication Award in the category Centre de santé et de services sociaux The news was announced in Montréal at the 2011 communications conference of the Association québécoise d’établissements de santé et des services sociaux.The BMP Centennial Organizing Committee enthusiastically welcomed this tribute, the result of a long-term project that involved numerous active volunteers, all determined and eager to get positive results and to strengthen the public’s allegiance to its hospital.The Communication Award aims to recognize the best projects and novel initiatives in communications and public relations accomplished by the communication teams of AQESSS member institutions across the province.Tire nomination files were evaluated by an expert selection jury that included Mrs.Danielle Merizzi, general manager of the CSSS Sud-Ouest-Verdun; Mrs.Isabelle Merizzi, public affairs manager at the Société des alcools du Québec, and Mr.Hubert Bolduc, vice-president communications and public affairs at Cascades.Judges and conference participants all said they were impressed by the quality of the achievements of the six finalist teams, which presented their respective projects and efforts at a kiosk during the conference.BMP From left to right: Christiane Desmeules, director for the comité de communication des célébrations du Centenaire de l'Hôpital BMP 2010, Lise Denis, directrice générale of the Association québécoise d’établissements de santé et de services sociaux (AQESSS) and Josée Darche, président for the célébrations du Centenaire BMP 2010.A memorable year for the BMP Hospital Centennial The entire regional community got together to the celebrate BMP’s 100th anniversary.This festive year achieved results and spin-offs at numerous levels: 15 activities, 248 volunteers, 70 partners, 460 Facebook friends, 2,000 remembrance books, 800 guests at the Grand Ball, 1,200 brunches, 400 mechoui meals, 250 people at the Employee Recognition Dinner, one exhibit at the BMP Heritage Museum, 1,500 visitors at the open house and $100,000 donated to the BMP Foundation.According to La Pommeraie’s Chairperson, Mrs.Marie-Claude Landry: “The centennial renewed the enthusiasm of our staff, physicians, volunteers, partners and of the entire community.For the quality of their work and their impressive involvement, the centennial team can be proud of this well deserved honour.” Ulverton Folk presents Collette Savard with John Zytaruk Ulverton Folk is celebrating spring with one last concert of the season.We've invited Collette Savard and her partner John Zytaruk to Ulverton because we love Collette’s rich and clear voice, and the observant eye she brings to her songwriting and her music.She manages to convey sweet innocence at savvy wisdom all at once.Originally from North Bay, Ontario, Savard made her way to Toronto, which has a “magnetic attration”, she says, “It’s where the opportunities are for musicians.” Her partner John is also from North Bay, but came to Toronto via a detour of 12 years spent living in Mon- treal, where he worked for Musique Plus.John is also a well-regarded producer, having produced albums for Buck 65 and Jenn Grant, among others.Both Collette and John are multi-instrumentalists, and between them, will have nine instruments on stage when they perform at this unique show in the Townships.Besides the guitar, banjo and mandolin, Collette Savard plays the dulcimer; and Zytaruk adds dobro, lapsteel and baritone guitar to the mix, as well as singing harmonies.They are currently recording their third CD.Whereas the past two albums were recorded at home, for this album they wanted to explore a new sound.“We rented St-Matthias, an old church in downtown Toronto, with wooden ceilings and floors.The acoustics are amazing,” says John.For this visit to Quebec, their only concert in the province this time around, and their first time in the Townships, they are putting together a special programme.Featuring songs from the new album, they will also present several from the last CD, “Zen Boyfriend", as well as a few traditional French Canadian pieces arranged especially for this one concert.They’ll present their mate- COURTESY rial in both English and French.This show has been in the planning for over a year.“We are really looking forward to it!” they exclaim.So are we.The show is presented Saturday at 7 :30 p.m.at the Ulverton Town Hall, 155, route 143.Tickets: $12.00/ kids 12 and under: free.Info and reservations: 819-826-5427.Ben by Daniel Shelton SO SUE'S GOING AROUNP THE HOUSE TAOOl NO EVERYTH I MO SUE VVAMT5 TOG&WPOF! 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'PU x ne i\.ecord j newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, April 14, 2011 Page 3 Local Ne ;w: She told presiding Quebec Youth Court Judge Hélène Fabi that she would do all she could to help her former client find a new lawyer.Defence lawyer quits Pelletier-Charette case By Doug McCooeye ry ihe teenager accused of the kid-I napping, sequestering, and mur-JL der of 82-year-old Réjeanne Pelletier-Charette saw his lawyer quit the case on Tuesday at the Raynald-Fréchette courthouse in Sherbrooke.Defence attorney Claire Desgens, who has handled the case since the beginning of the judicial proceedings in August, did not give the reasons for her withdrawal.She told presiding Quebec Youth Court Judge Hélène Fabi that she would do all she could to help her former client find a new lawyer.Lead Crown Prosecutor Claude Ro- bitaille offered no objections to Desgens withdrawal request.The teenager is facing a series of charges related to causing the disappearance and death of Pelletier-Charette who went missing from her Rock Forest home on August 13, 2010.The case garnered national media attention, as the elderly grandmother’s body was found a few days later with multiple stab wounds in a Rock Forest field.Detained since his arrest last August, the troubled teen has made life extremely difficult for the Val-du-Lac youth detention centre where he is being held.He has assaulted and threat- ened the centre’s staff on multiple occasions and he also tried to escape from two Val-du-Lac guards while awaiting an appointment at the youth psychiatric-ward of the CHUS-Fleurimont.Charges stemming from these incidents have been added to the more-serious accusations in his dossier.A series of DNA and other forms of analysis still have to be completed before the case can proceed.The teen’s next court appearance has been set for May 9 at which time a date for the preliminary hearing should be determined, assuming the young accused is able to find a new lawyer.DOUG MCCOOEYE Defence attorney Claire Desgens, pictured here following a court appearance in February, did not give the reasons for her withdrawal from the case on Tuesday.Young drug dealer caught in Magog A young drug dealer was arrested Monday night as part of a Memhrémagog police raid that saw the seizure of a significant amount of narcotics.At around 9 p.m.on Monday night, nine police officers searched a home at 828 John Street in Magog.The 18-year-old man found at the residence was home alone at the time, and was caught with 474 grams of cannabis, 22 grams of cannabis oil, a client list, a balance, and cash.“The investigation found that the (seized drugs were destined mostly for under-age consumers,” noted Paul Tear, Magog police spokesperson, in a report.The young offender is facing a series of drug related charges, including possession of cannabis with intent to distribute.Flood situation Cont’d from page 1 m' a •«'i; h Tc - ' « ^ M ¦ as well, which has an effect (on water levels).” The emergency measures coordination centre was officially closed at 4:30 p.m.on Tuesday, however the workers will stay on call until the melt has finished and the flood threat has subsided.Sherbrooke Fire Chief Gaétan Drouin said recently that he expects it will be about 15 days before the situation is completely stable.Other places in the Eastern Townships have experienced more serious flooding in recent days.The Coati- As for Sherbrooke, the Grandes Fourches municipal garage, which was closed down Tuesday as a precautionary measure, resumed its activity on Wednesday, said city spokesperson Louis Gosselin.“All of the offices have reintegrated, but since the level is still at 18 feet, the vehicles will probably be evacuated,” he told The Record on Wednesday morning.Any changes in water levels that could be dangerous to citizens will be quickly communicated to the population.EDDIE VOS Water levels throughout the Townships remain hig would need to commence is 21 feet.“It’s (now) moving very slowly,” said Jean-Pierre Sabourin, a joint coordinator of the emergency services centre, of the water levels in an interview with The Record on Wednesday.“The levels are now pretty much stable.If anything they have a tendency to be going down.” The Saint-Francois flows rk ht through downtown Sherbrooke and at many places the water appears to be mere inches from overflowing.Near Bishop’s University in Lennoxville, where the Saint-Francois meets the Mas-sawippi River, the water has done just that, as pools of water can be obsen ed throughout the borough.The water as gotten to the point where Little Foiks Street has had to be blocked from vehicles.However the situation has not worsened in the last 48 hours, leading some observers to believe the worst is over.Sabourin says they are continuously monitoring the situation in the areas wh re people live and any changes in the water levels are quickly communi-cat i to the centre.Wednesday saw soi e light rainfall, but officials don’t ex-pe that to have much impact on the situa m.he amount of rain is not that sig-ni ant, so it shouldn’t have any effect or le safety of civilians,” said Sabourin.“T lower temperatures of the last little wl e have slowed down the snow melt cook River in Waterville overflowed, requiring some safety interventions.Two residences in the Capelton Mines area were evacuated as a preventative measure on Tuesday.Route 108 was also shutdown.In Glen Sutton, the Missisquoi River spilled onto roadways in the downtown area.Michel Puval Advertising Consultant Serving the entire Eastern Townships - with three publications RECORD Townships Outlet Brmne Qmnty NEWS One number 819 569-9525 mduval@sherlarookerecord.com Wedding photography packages from just $200 I’m A1 Barber and I could shoot your wedding for just $200.Call me and let me tell you about it.819-570-5581 Page 4 Thursday, April 14, 2011 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Galt's student politicians Ottawa bound Still strong enrichment program makes milestone By Corrinna-Pole Lennoxville I | ^Ire federal election may be exciting for politicians who are busily criss-A.crossing the country, shaking hands and kissing babies, but for the students in the EH (English History) Canadian Studies class the political cogs in motion have put a kink in their plans.The Alexander Galt Regional High School (AGRHS) class is scheduled to visit Ottawa for two days next week and for the first time in at least 25 years, and possibly since the program started, they will not cap off their lessons of Canadian politics by watching a House of Commons session in person.Teacher Morgan Quinn says he’s a bit disappointed with the timing as are the students.“Political debates are very exciting.[Politicians] are very articulate at insulting each other in the most polite way,” he quipped.The trip is the third and final journey for the grade ten students who have chosen and been accepted into the elective enrichment program.Launched forty years ago by former teachers Cameron Roger and Janet An-grave, who Quinn says were awarded provincially for their brainchild, the class is comprised of the “cream of the crop" of Galt’s student body who are looking for an academic challenge.Quinn took over the History portion of the class from Roger in the 86-87 school year and taught alongside Angrave.“| It] was great because 1 had her expertise to draw on,” he said.Over the years Quinn has worked with teachers Linda Allen.Dee Dee Howell and Wendy King and is presently working with English teacher Marie-Claude Marcotte.Offered to the last three grade levels, students need an 80 per cent average to be admitted into the course that pairs the English and social sciences departments for an experiential learning experience.“We use the constructionist method which is learning by doing.So the first day they walk into class we give them a test to establish their knowledge of Canadian history,” said Quinn.“We divide the results into four areas, Aliens, Americans, Canadians and Super Canucks.The kids are predominantly Aliens and Americans when they take the test so we work from there.” To cultivate their national knowledge and identity, Quinn says the student’s first project is a creative exploration into the stereotypes of being Canadian from the flexible overuse of “eh” to our poutine addictions.“With media we know more about the United States than Canada and what we are doing is trying to get students to identify what it means to be Canadian,” said Quinn.“We have dramatic anthologies where students pick a immigrant group then they have to research what country they come from, why they left, what their journey to Canada was like and, on arrival, what obstacles they were up against.” The students then compose a script based on their research and using props present their story in the school’s auditorium.“It’s a far better way to learn about history than reading it in a book,” said Quinn.From history the course delves into current politics with the Model Parliament, shutting down the curriculum for a month as the class is split into parties tackling news issues.“The government is very formal.Hie students have to respect proper procedure, follow proper etiquette, prepare bills, have debates and we have a big opening ceremony in the library that we film,” said Quinn.In the past the model parliament has welcomed guest speakers and acting Governor Generals such as Premier Jean Charest, former student and now Canadian Navy Lieutenant Carl Monk and program founder Angrave.“This year we had William Hogg (Compton-Stanstead candidate) who spoke about how to get into parliament and Anna Goldfinch a former student who’s studying political science at Concordia,” said Quinn.“Our Governor General this year was former teacher Dr.John Bertram who read the speech from the throne and gave the kids an inspiring speech.” Expeditions also start early in the year, with a physical challenge such as mountain climbing followed by an immersive day trip in Old Montreal, to help bond, instruct and encourage teamwork.While they will miss out on seeing politicians in action this time around, Fondation J'fianks to your donations The CHUS Foundation - a partner in the expansion of the CHUS Hôtel-Dieu The CHUS Foundation has invested over $1 million of your donations in purchasing small-scale accessories for the CHUS Hôtel-Dieu’s renovation and expansion project.These acquisitions and improvements include overbed tables, bedside tables, commode chairs, new beds, refrigerators for medication, pulse oxymeters, stretchers, and wheelchairs.1 hospital CHUS - Hôtel-Dieu Investment $1 million «I «»R0 109010 101010 PROMUTUEL Everything starts with trust Proud to contribute to improved health in our community INSl TRANc 1 ANP FINANCIAL SERVICES, COURTESY Alexander Galt Regional High School’s teacher Morgan Quinn with guest speakers Anna Goldfinch, Dr.John Bertram, William Hogg and fellow teacher Marie-Claude Marcotte at this year’s successful Model Parliament.Quinn and his students are still looking forward to their Ottawa trip next Tuesday and Wednesday.“Part of their assignment is to represent an MP and cover the issues in their riding so they follow them closely in session and they are eager to see if the person they have been representing will say anything,” said Quinn.“This year we don’t get to meet the politicians but the kids will get the tour of Parliament, House of Commons and the Library of Parliament which is just incredible.They will really get a feel for Parliament Hill when they walk the halls.” ET Tourism awards handed out T purisme Cantons de l’Est held the inaugural conference on Sustainable Tourism and the Art of Living this week in Sherbrooke to coincide with the 26th edition of the Grands Prix du tourisme Desjardins Cantons de l’Est held Tuesday night.More than 200 people attended the awards ceremony hosted by Véronique Saumure at the Granada Theatre in Sherbrooke.Participants were able to taste a menu of local produce specially prepared for the occasion by local chefs Danny St-Pierre, Alain Labrie and Genevieve Filion and to top it all, slam poet David Boudreault gave a well appreciated performance.A three-person jury selected 14 winners.Mr.Michel Vachon, a former vice-president of the Desjardins Group, was assisted by Jocelyne Jacques, Regional Director of the Ministry of Culture, Communications and the Status of Women in the Eastern Townships and Denis Leclerc, Consultant and former president of the Valcourt Grand Prix.Among the various winners recognized for excellence: La Chocolatière D’hatley, Les Résidences De Tourisme Du Val-Saint-François, Domaine Des Cantons, Auberge Des Appalaches, Le Musée Des Beaux-Arts De Sherbrooke, Verger Champêtre, Les Sentiers De L’estrie, Auberge Andromède, Festival Des Traditions Du Monde De Sherbrooke, La Fête Des Vendanges Magog-Orford, La Ruée Vers Gould.The Bureau D’information Touristique Du Val-Saint-François, La Rose Des Champs and the CLD De La Mrc Du Granit with a special jury prize attributed to La Route Des Sommets.500, Murray Street, suite 600 _ J.Sherbrooke QC JIG 2K6 rON DATION Phone: 819 820 6450 CFMItt HOvniAI II M « j a LstvtKMtA»»» w s«ihhmi»xhu www.fondfltlonchiis.org The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, April 14, 2011 Page 5 Quebec government agrees to Jeffrey Mine revival Relief in Asbestos f « jhe Quebec government agreed in I principle to the proposed revival of ~L.the Jeffrey Mine in Asbestos, but will not invest all the required funds right away.The agreement in principle remains conditional upon the completion of the financial package, says the Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Trade Exports, Clement Gignac, who was in Asbestos Wednesday for the second time in less than two weeks.The announcement did come with the establishment of a fund for economic diversification for the MRC des Sources of $7.5 million.Minister Gignac said the tentative agreement represents a milestone in the project.“We hope this will help the developer complete his financing,” As recently as April 3, the Minister had maintained that no decision had been taken by the government.The Asbestos region is hoping for a $58 million loan guarantee from Quebec for the revival of the Jeffrey mine.A light at the end of a tunnel Jeffrey mine president Bernard Coulombe is relieved the Quebec government is coming through with much needed financing to restart his Chrysotile-Asbestos operation.He told the Record he hopes to start up full production by June.“We had a lot of creditors who were anxious to know if the Quebec government would back our mine,” he said Wednesday afternoon after hearing the news.“Now 1 can tell the investors we have that backing.The pressure is off us now.In anticipation of the financial backing, Coulombe started pumping water out the mine's underground shaft this past February and started installing extraction equipment.He said the $7.5 million promised by minister Gignac will be paid for by mine revenue, $1.5 million per year for the next five years.“This money will be put into the local development offices to finance economic projects for the town and the area,” he said."This was part of our economic plan all along and it will create jobs other than just at the mine.” Asbestos mayor Hughes Grimard welcomed the news, arguing his town’s economy has a second chance.“It is like a light at the end of a tunnel for us,” he told the Record.“It is a great day.It shows there is confidence in our local resources and our ability to develop." Chrysotile institute head Clement Godbout called the Quebec government “courageous” in backing the mine financially.“The government should be saluted for doing this,” he said from his Montreal office.“Despite the controversy over this issue, the government believes in durable development and our expertise in producing a valuable fiber in a safe-use environment." Retired mine employee Gilles Messier said the financing will give life to the town."With the jobs the mine can provide, the town will grow again," he said."We need more young people to work again.With these jobs, they will stay here and contribute to a new prosperity.” Sherbrooke tell dry cleaners to secure building By Doug McCooeye City officials have told the owners of the Buanderie de TEstrie - the former drycleaners located on Frontenac Street - that they have to secure their building as fast as possible.The order comes in the wake of a second fire within the last four months that took place at the location on Saturday night.At around 7 p.m.on Saturday, firefighters were dispatched to the abandoned building to put out a blaze that had started in the basement.Considering there was no electricity or gas active at the structure, fire officials believe the blaze was started voluntarily.Saturday’s fire is suspicious considering the building was supposed to be empty due to a previous fire from late December that completely gutted what had been a successfril and popular dry cleaning location.The December fire was thought to be accidental, as that fire spread from the basement to the upper reaches of the building thanks in large part to an active gas line.In the months since the late December incident, Sherbrooke police (SPS) have received a number of calls from concerned citizens about activity on the property.People have been observed breaking into the abandoned building at all hours of the day and night.One of the potential causes for Saturday’s fire being considered by the Sherbrooke Fire Department (SPIS) was that it was a group of squatters who ignited the flames.The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.Keeping fiddleheads flavourful and not harmful Before heading out into the woods, or your local market, to collect fresh fiddleheads Health Canada is reminding fiddlehead fans to apply proper food handling and preparation techniques before savouring the flavourful greens.The curled, edible shoots of the ostrich fern which is found along the banks of rivers and streams is just starting to come into its brief season.In addition to the wild, fiddleheads will soon be found at farmer's markets, roadside stands and in some grocery stores.While the cause seems to be elusive, the seasonal vegetable seems to have triggered several cases of gastroenteritis over the years.The federal health agency believes an unidentified natural toxin could be to blame, supported by reports of inadequate cooking associated with consumption of the fiddleheads.Symptoms of poisoning from fiddle-heads include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and headaches, which can result in dehydration, especially for the elderly and infants.Usually symptom appear within 30 minutes to 12 hours after ingesting raw or undercooked fiddleheads and they can last anywhere between 24 hours and three days.Since there have not been any reports of illness connected with eating fully cooked fiddleheads, the agency warns that the vegetable should never be eaten raw.For proper preparation.Health Canada recommends removing as much of the brown papery husk as possible then washing the fiddleheads in several changes of clean cold water.After cutting off any brown areas on the stem with a knife, cook in boiling water for 15 minutes or steam for 10 to 12 minutes.Discard water used for cleaning or cooking.Steaming or boiling should be done before sautéing, frying or baking for consumption of fresh or frozen fiddleheads.Since safe process times have not yet been established for home-preserved fiddleheads, Health Canada advises against preserving fiddleheads with a pressure canner.Cooking tips and tools can be found through Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca > Food & Nutrition > Food Safety > Safe Food Handling Tips.This week the owners of the building were told by city inspectors that they either have to board up the building properly or demolish it.Under city construction bylaws, the owner(s) of a building that has been destroyed by a fire must begin demolition work within six months of the original incident.The owners have not spoken with the media since Saturday’s fire and the city has said they have yet to receive a demolition request.“There has been noth- ing new in this dossier since Monday,” noted city spokesperson Louis Gosselin in an email correspondence with The Record.Following the December fire, the dry cleaners’ co-owner André Morin said that a reconstruction project is in the long-term plans, but the when and where had yet to be figured out.In the wake of the December fire, the damage to the building, said to be over 100 years old, was estimated at $2.5 million.CLARK ,.i v ^ r "AYxV TOOT’ ALEXANDER GALT AUDITORIUM 8:00 PM ' ' THURSDAY.APRIL 14 FRIDAY, APRIL 15 SATURDAY, APRIt 16,2011 RESERVATIONS: JEAN BOLUK 819-563-9380 TICKETS: S 9:00 TRI-US LENNOXVILLE 819 822 2632 BY BILLY ST.JOHN Dostis! design Joe l ord Page 6 Thursday, April 14, 2011 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record in ITQRJ IAL Volunteers play a significant role in our nation’s economy, help improve our environment and ensure safer communities.Susan Mastine The heart and soul f i |hey are the heart and soul of any community, the people who make events happen and generosity reign through-JL out the Townships out front or behind the scenes - singing country and western songs or dancing to Irish tunes in seniors’ homes, baking lemon pies for a church supper, coaching children at soccer matches or baseball games, delivering meals to shut-ins - sharing their talents, giving their time, helping others out, contributing a sense of caring and bringing people together.As Carol Ann McElrea said at the volunteer recognition evening at the Wales Home this week, there are angels in our midst.And we thank them not nearly enough.This is National Volunteer Week - the ideal opportunity to express our appreciation to those kind and generous folks who make life more enjoyable.More and more organizations are highlighting the contributions made by their volunteers.The rest of us could help support volunteering by cheering the accomplishments of those who donate their time and energy to causes and saying “Thanks!” According to Volunteer Canada, more than 12 million Canadians devote over two billion hours of their time to volunteer causes every year (Statistics Canada, 2006).Volunteers play a significant role in our nation’s economy, help improve our environment and ensure safer communities.Not only is volunteering a great way to make a difference in one's community, it also provides the opportunity to meet people and, it has been linked to better physical and mental health.Every time 1 sit down to a church tea and enjoy home-cooked goodies among people I’m always glad to see, I have a fearful feeling that this tradition may soon fall by the wayside as our population ages and younger generations are overburdened with work and household obligations.Imagine our world with no volunteers to organize our local festivals, Canada Day celebrations, county fairs, 4-H events, book sales and such or to work at preserving our history, culture and heritage.The theme of this year’s National Volunteer Week is “Volunteers: Passion.Action.Impact.” Hats off to the many volunteers throughout the Eastern Townships who passionately act in such a vital role with such a positive impact in our communities.THE KNOCKOUT PUNCH OF DEBATE 2011 m Cbitrlie bos to seizures o Joy.Research may help cbanÿt his life.it 1 -877-734.0873 www.epilepsy.ca EPILEPSY CANADA Letters Cancer is a horrible disease and I wish I could wave my magic wand and this disease would begone.But for now that can not happen.But we can still make a difference! 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So, I had decided that I wanted to do something to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society in remembrance for my dad.I wanted to take the horrible loss we had and help make a difference so hopefully it could make a difference to someone else.1 wanted to raise money to help towards finding a cure and supporting families who were dealing with cancer.I know that a cure will probably not be found in my lifetime, but hopefully it will in my children’s.As I write this, my father-in-law has undergone two chemo treatments to fight his cancer.I wonder will this never end?Cancer is a horrible disease and I wish I could wave my magic wand and this disease would be gone.But for now that can not happen.But we can still make a difference! Back to my fundraiser, the Crop for a Cure is a fun day of scrapbooking or cardmaking to raise money for a wonderful cause.Each person who comes to participate will make a minimum $15 donation as entrance for their day.Each person is encouraged to gather donations when they sign up for the day.And this is how we were able to raise such great amounts! In the 5 years that we have held this event, we have raised $16,795.00 for the Canadian Cancer Society! This year you can help by making a donation or by attending our event.All donations $10 and over will get a receipt for your income taxes.The Crop for a Cure Fundraiser takes place April 16, 201 at the Richmond Canadian Legion (who donate the use of the hall every year, thank you so much!) 235 College Street North from 9:00 a.m.to 2:30 p.m.To make a donation or to register please contact Carie Nixon at 819-826-1574.Please pass on this information to family and friends who you think might be interested.I hope that cancer never touches your lives.Please help make a difference to those that it has.Carie Nixon Richmond The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Ross Murray y-| ^here’s a myth in our house that claims j I don’t like holding hands - a myth .X.perpetrated by my own wife.“Your father,” she likes to tell the children, “was too embarrassed to hold my hand when we started going out.” First of all, I don’t see why that would be since I was only too eager to demonstrate that, contrary to all reasonable expectations, I had in fact been able to bag me a babe.Embarrassed?Ha! If anyone should have been embarrassed, it should have been her.Secondly, it wasn’t that I wouldn’t hold hands but that I wouldn’t hold hands for very long.Holding hands is fine, lovely, romantic, peachy, but after a while your hands gets, well, sweaty.Or they start to cramp up, especially if you’ve got your fingers oh-so-intimately intertwined.Or maybe you’re carrying something in your other hand and you need to free up your romantic hand; there’s a fine line between love and endurance, after all, and I’m inclined to side with “I love you, honey, but I really have to scratch my nose.” Plus, the record clearly indicates that my hand-holding has been statistically average or above average over the past two decades (with understandable anomalies during periods of flu-pandemic paranoia).This is because during that time the Murray-Bishop Progeny Project has been forging ahead full-steam, with a steady supply of little hands to hold.Granted, holding a child’s hand is far different from romantic hand-holding.For one, the hands are usually (though not always) stickier.Toddler hand-holding is also more about safety - the child’s own sense of security, the parent ensuring the child doesn’t get trampled in Wal-Mart.Mostly, though, holding hands is just.nice - walking home from school, chatting about the meanies and the crybabies and who made a stinky.And sometimes the kid chats too.Then one day it stops.I’m vague on when this happened with my first three because there was always a hand in waiting.But Abby turns 10 in June, and I see signs of the end of hand-holding for good.For one, we can see most of our family room floor again as the outgrown toys slowly recede like a Lego glacier.I wanna hold your hand.really Then there’s the biking with friends, the “No Parents Allowed” poster (inherited from her brother and only half-heartedly meant), the sudden mastery of sarcasm.And, of course, there are the questions.Earlier this week, Abby and I were waiting at the hospital for some blood work.After a bit of I Spy (Me: “I spy something round”; Abby, pointing to a pregnant woman: “Her belly?’’), we discussed what she was going to buy from the vending machine, something to serve as both a reward and breakfast - because sometimes there’s nothing wrong with Dori-tos for breakfast, right?“1 have money,” Abby said, pulling a Toonie from her pocket.“Where'd you get that?” I asked.“The tooth fairy.Last night.” “Oh yeah, right.” Abby paused, then said, “It’s probably the parents who put the money there.” Uhoh.“Oh yeah?Says who?” (A classic diversionary tactic.) Abby shrugged.“Well, 1 know I didn’t put it there,” I added, unwisely prolonging the conversation.She thought.Then: “Did you hear Mom get up in the night?” “No,” I said, which was true, because she hadn’t, and that answer seemed to fill all the logical gaps, putting an end to the discussion.But she’s wavering, I can tell.They say the Berlin Wall wavered at first.Eventually our number came up, and Abby braved the needle like a champion.(“No finger prick?” “No finger prick.” “Whew!”) We gathered up our belongings and headed for the vending machines.The way I’d dodged the tooth fairy query wasn’t exactly my finest parenting moment (he thought as he bought Dori-tos for breakfast).But I’m not ready for the innocence to be over.Can’t it last just a little longer?We walked down the hall to the elevator.“Can I hold your hand?” Abby asked.Of course.Any time.And make sure to tell your mother.$11,668 for cancer research K This week at the Canadian Cancer Society, took place the official unveiling of the profits from the sale of the 2011, an initiative of Manon Lussier, Sonia Duquette, Célyne Tessier Lemay and Solange Vachon Houle.In August 2010, these ladies, who have all known what it is to suffer from breast cancer, took steps to create a calendar, adding thoughts that give hope to people with cancer and whose profits will go towards to cancer research.Thursday, April 14, 2011 Page 7 LOOK IN STORE FOR OUR LOWEST PRICES OF T ALMOST ALL ON SALE! 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I Page 8 Thursday, April 14, 2011 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record n ae .Border .T~J) , I Some oldtimers (and notsooldtimers) from | \ (P* Uli (fll TP 1r Stanstead and away laced up their skates at the ^ I old arena one last time on Saturday.Old arena goes out in style PHOTO COURTESY OF BEV GOODSELL au-ieatt DD D By Matthew Farfan The old Stanstead College Arena (known as the Border Arena back in the 1950s when it was built) went out in style this past weekend, with a variety of activities taking place on Friday night and Saturday, all of them intended as fundraisers for the nearly completed Pat Burns Arena.On Friday night, ShazamFest presented “Cabin Fever,” an evening of wrestling and rock ‘n’ roll.Entertainment included wrestling and performances by Bloodshot Bill and other headliners.Saturday’s events included oldtimer’s hockey, free skating, a Canada-USA Border Minor Hockey game, a barbecue, and crafts for the kids.Judging by the comments, the weekend at the old arena was an entertaining one for young and old.Henceforth, attentions will be focused on the new arena, located on the grounds of Stanstead College, and scheduled to open at the end of May.Photo at left, Memory lane: “Rocket” Richard helped inaugurate the Border Arena when it opened its doors back in 1954.Oldtimers in Stanstead still remember that big day.SSg|T| PHOTOS COURTESY OF BEV GOODSELL Left, kids enjoyed snacks on Saturday.Above, some oldtimers (and not-so-oldtimers) from Stanstead and away laced up their skates at the old arena one last time on Saturday.K.'* By Matthew Farfan Last week, the Jardin des Frontières in Stanstead celebrated “Cultural Week” at the school.Thanks to the work of the school’s cultural committee, the pupils were able to display their works of art up and down the school’s main corridor.On Tuesday last, parents were invited to hear nine student finalists give their oral presentations in front of a panel of judges — and in front of the Culture Week at Jardin entire school.The theme of the presentations was “What Makes My Heart Go Boom,” with each child free to speak about the subject of his choice.After the presentations, each of the budding orators was awarded a certificate.The three grand prizewinners, as selected by the panel of judges, were Adam Batrie (Grade 5), Nicolas Tremblay Côté (Grade 4) and Cédric Beauregard (Grade 1), each of whom received an additional $25 gift certificate to a local bookstore.Also taking place at the Jardin last week was a “garbage free-lunch day.” Students and their parents were encouraged to pack lunches on Tuesday that contained neither garbage nor re-cyclables.The school’s target for the day was a 70 per cent success rate.School principal Julie Dubois announced that a success rate of 83 per cent had been attained, and that the whole school would be treated to a movie in the gym, complete with popcorn.MATTHEW FARFAN Students at the Jardin, like third-grader Raphael Gaucher, above, proved that they could overcome their shyness — even infhmt of a big crowd. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com BORDER REPORT Thursday, April 14, 2011 Page 9 Coaticook MRC: Religious heritage under the microscope By Matthew Farfan An afternoon conference on the religious heritage in the MRC of Coaticook was held last week at the Pavillon des arts in Coaticook.Organized by the MRC’s Table de concertation culturelle, the bilingual event attracted about forty participants, including civil servants and elected officials from towns in the region, church officials from various denominations, cemetery custodians, and ordinary citizens with an interest in the preservation of sites of religious significance.Hosting the event were Jean-Pierre Pelletier, a municipal councillor from Barnston-Ouest.Michèle Lavoie, president of the Table de concertation, and Lucie Tremblay, the mayor of Saint-Herménégilde.The Coaticook MRC is made up of twelve municipalities, eight of which - Stanstead-Est, Barnston-Ouest, Coaticook, Dixville, Saint-Herménégilde, East Hereford, Saint-Venant, and Saint-Malo - are located along the US border.Also in the MRC are Waterville, Martinville, Compton, and Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton.Each municipality has its own distinct cultural and religious history.The purpose for the meeting was to bring together people working to preserve and promote religious sites around the MRC.Three types of religious heritage — churches, cemeteries, and wayside crosses — were discussed.Councillor Pelletier gave a slide presentation of the MATTHEW FARFAN Barnston-Ouest Councillor Jean-Pierre Pelletier animated the bilingual discussion.34 churches and former churches situated in the MRC.The audience provided a running commentary on each church.There then followed a spirited discussion of the sometimes overwhelming problems that churches and their custodians face: rising costs of upkeep, insurance, diminishing congregations, orphaned churches, lack of volunteers, lack of expertise, and government red tape when it comes to restoration grants.There were some success stories — like Cisco Memorial Church in Coaticook, which has been converted into a concert hall and cultural centre.But there were many more horror stories, such as the one related by Russell Nichols, who is a trustee of St.James the Less Anglican Church in Compton, built in 1886.Nichols said that his church is in dire need of foundation work, work that has been estimated at $180,000.He said that because the church was given a low “heritage rating” years ago by the Ministry of Culture, in a rating system that has been widely criticized ever since it was introduced, the church has been denied funding both times it was requested.“We only have eight or ten families left,” he said.“At this rate, the church will probably end up falling apart.” Another participant described the condition of St.Cuthbert’s Anglican Church (1884) in Dixville.“This one is in peril,” she said.“Yes, that church's “days are numbered,” agreed someone else.“It’s nice inside, but there’s no congregation and no maintenance.” There were other stories.Two or three groups claimed that the architects responsible for piloting their churches’ restoration projects had not done their job.“We lost half of our funding because of our architect,” said a woman involved in the restoration of the region’s oldest Baptist Church.Following the discussion of churches and the challenges they face, Sylvie Harvey of the MRC gave an overview of a recently commissioned study on cemeteries and wayside crosses (croix de chemin) in the region.“Now,” she said “we’ll know exactly what we have — what types of cemeteries, how many, and the condition they’re in.From there we’ll be able to work on an ac- MATTHEW FARFAN Michèle Lavoie, president of the Table de concertation, says that an action plan will need to be drafted soon.tion plan.” The study includes descriptions of the 85 public and private burial grounds known to exist in the MRC, historic information, condition, and photos.It was noted that cemeteries have their own particular set of challenges.Dick of upkeep, vandalism, lack of personnel, access problems, crumbling stones, and issues associated with ownership (in the case of cemeteries located on private property) were just a few of the problems mentioned.Solutions were suggested, including one put forward by the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network that that all cemeteries in the province, including privately owned ones, should be recognized and protected by the Quebec government as heritage sites.By the end of the afternoon, it was clear that church and cemetery custodians face huge challenges — especially in terms of funding and personnel.The mood, however, was upbeat — perhaps because through events like this people realize that they are not alone.A second meeting will likely be scheduled in the near future to work on a plan of action for churches and cemeteries.Anyone who would like to participate may call Michèle Lavoie at (819) 849-2088.Hogg on the border By Matthew Farfan Liberal candidate William Hogg was in Stanstead last week where he held a press conference at Granite Central.The subject of Hogg’s visit was the Canada-US border: what according to him is wrong with it; what needs to be done to improve it; and what his Bloc opponent has not done to fix it.Hogg acknowledged that, like Brome Missisquoi next door, communities in his riding of Compton-Stanstead depend on a border that functions smoothly.“Many people have families on both sides of the border,” he said.“They cross over regularly to do their shopping or to visit; businesses here ship their products to the US.They need the border to work well — just like Americans with business in Canada need it to work well.” Hogg said that a scheme recently worked out behind closed doors between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and US President Obama is unacceptable.“It’s completely undemocratic,” he said, “because it does not allow for any input by lawmakers in either the US or Canada.” The Liberal candidate said that according to the Harper-Obama deal, decisions would be made with little or no input by local communities or lawmakers.Hogg also criticized the Harper government for closing certain customs ports in the country, including two on the Quebec-New York border, and drastically reducing operating hours at others, including three in the Eastern Townships.“We’re very worried that some ports in this riding - possibly Beebe, Stanhope or Hereford — may be next if the Conservatives have their way,” Hogg said.“We need to maintain our smaller ports, not close them down.Our communities depend on them.Besides, how does it look when a US customs remains open, while ours is closed down for the evening?How does that make our security look then?Pretty insecure.” Hogg had harsh words for his Bloc Québécois opponent France Bonsant, who he said has done nothing in her seven years as MP to improve the situation at the border.He noted that in Brome-Missisquoi, which is currently held by the Bloc, three customs posts have had their hours drastically reduced.“The Bloc has done nothing to stop this from happening.It’s about time this issue became a priority.” How would the Liberals improve the situation?For one thing, Hogg said, there should be one Parliamentary committee just for the border.MATTHEW FARFAN Liberal candidate William Hogg “Instead, what we have now are at least four ministries all of which have a say over the border — and they don't always agree.” Policy makers, the candidate added, also need to understand the border and communities living along it.This is why, he said, he has personally toured numerous MPs around the region — so that they could see the area for themselves.Last year, for example, Hogg brought Liberal public security critic, MP Mark Holland, to Stanstead.“He was able to see for himself what a border community, such as Stanstead, is like.Before coming here, he had no idea that a town like this exists, or that it shares streets, like Canusa, with its neighbours in the US.” Hogg said that to improve the way the border works, Canada and the US need to improve communication.According to him, the two countries should meet at least twice a year, instead of once, which is currently the case, and officials should come to the border and meet with people who actually live here.That way, local communities would “get their concerns not only represented but heard and acted upon.” In a press release issued from her office in Sherbrooke the day after Hogg’s visit to Stanstead, France Bonsant said that she was “proud of the progress that has been accomplished in the dossier of border security since she was first elected in 2004” and that the “border file has always been one of my priorities.” The Bloc MP blamed some of the problems relating to security at the border on the decision by the Liberal government of Prime Minister Paul Martin to close the RCMP post in Coaticook.Bonsant said that she would “continue to oppose any reduction of services,” adding, however, that “although the situation has improved, it is clear that different problems still exist that still have to be solved.” Compton-Stanstead.she said, "has seven border posts.Each of these posts has its own particular problems.The case of Stanstead is particularly complex.” The Record Page 10 Thursday, April 14, 2011 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com T 1 G* .L^ocal opérés “We have some young, talented girls that are now on the radar screens of post secondary schools through out the province.” Finish fifth at provincials Galt senior basketball girls surprise opposition COURTESY 1 SASillIâU basket sail CHAMPIONNES ~ JijVfNUT I |5ASKOi#Ul I msmsm I CHAMPIONNES mrzzsm ÉTHIQUE SPORTIVE HSEÛ TkisïîWtï The AGRHS senior girls basketball team after they won the regional championship.Front row left to right, Charlene Graham, Marina Rousseau, Cynthia Dupont, Sarah Poudrier Kelly Hurdle, Rosemary Mackinnon, Samantha Young, Alexandra Robb.Back row left to right, Assistant Coach Danica Montgomery, Heidi Couture, Katie Murray, Kellie Nichols, Sabrina Gauthier and Coach Steve Dunn.By Ben Kramer r a trie Alexander Galt senior girls bas-I ketball team continues to impress JL their coaches and opponents.The team won its league and regional titles, earning the right to participate in the provincials held April 8 to 10 in Montreal at St.Laurent Secondary High School.Of the sixteen teams involved in the tournament the Galt Pipers were ranked tenth at the start of play.In their first outing of the championship, the Pipers went up against College Laval and defeated them, 59-31, starting their tourney off on the right foot.Game two saw the Galt girls facing the host team St.Laurent.According to Galt head coach Steve Dunn, “The luck of the draw saw us facing host St.Laurent in our second game.They are a powerhouse team, strong in every aspect of the game.” The Pipers suffered their only defeat of the championship at the hands of St.Laurent Secondary, losing 92-25.“It is unfortunate that we met them in the second round as we feel our team matched up well against the teams that finished second through fourth.” Dunn stated.“This tournament was clearly a battle for second place, as the team that won (St.Laurent) was head and shoulders better than anyone else and is one of the premier teams in the country.” Dunn added.In game three the Galt Pipers went up against College St.Paul and took the match, winning by eleven points 47-36.Little was expected of the tenth-ranked Galt squad in this competition, however, they made their mark in this tournament.“We have some young, talented girls that are now on the radar screens of post secondary schools through out the province and that is great for our players, looking toward the future,” Dunn reported.Dunn was pleased with his team and the support they had from family members through the season, as well as at the provincial championship.“Family members in everyone’s home gave us all the time and support for our system to work, for the team to improve and grow,” Dunn said.“Tire season was truly a collaborative effort between our basketball family and our families at home.” The tenth-ranked Galt team ended the tournament ranked fifth and may have faired better had they not faced champion St.Laurent in the second round.Galt now becomes a threat on the provincial scene and that bodes well for their confidence heading into next season’s league action.“Certainly 1 am thrilled with the re- sults, we competed hard, peaked at the right time and have clearly learned from mistakes made earlier in the season,” Dunn said.“Seasons are special when potential is reached and everyone is on the same page.” Column Columnist’s opinion on beaten fan draws ire By Craig Slater Postmedia News By now you have probably heard about the Bryan Stow story.He’s the 42-year-old San Francisco Giants fan who was beaten to within an inch of his life nearly two weeks ago when he wore his Giants jersey to the Los Angeles Dodgers home opener.Following the game.Stow was attacked by two cowardly Dodgers fans, who knocked Stow to the ground and kicked him into unconsciousness.The father of two is in critical condition in a Los Angeles hospital where he remains in a medically induced coma with signs of brain damage.Half of his skull had to be removed to allow his injured brain to swell.A sad story, indeed.But according to John Steigerwald, a columnist for the Observer-Reporter newspaper in Washington, Pennsylvania, Stow is actually the one to blame for the attack.“Maybe someone can ask Stow, if he ever comes out of his coma, why he thought it was a good idea to wear Giants’ gear to a Dodgers’ home-opener when there was a history of out-of-con-trol drunkenness and arrests at that event going back several years,” Steigerwald writes.“Remember when it was the kids who were wearing the team jerseys to games?It was a common sight to see an adult male coming through the turnstile dressed as a regular human being with a kid dressed in a real jersey holding his hand.Cute.Are the 42-year-olds who find it necessary to wear their replica jerseys to a road game, those kids who are now fathers who have refused to grow up?” Not surprisingly, Steigerwald received so many negative comments from readers that the site carrying the piece was shut down.Bad decision costly for Hamilton Here's another head scratcher: American League MVP Josh Hamilton broke his arm Tuesday after he slid headfirst into home plate during a game against the Detroit Tigers.Hamilton is expected to miss six to eight weeks.He has Dave Anderson, the third-base coach for the Rangers, to blame.Hamilton was standing on third base when Adrian Beltre popped up a pitch into foul territory in front of the Tigers’ dugout.Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge and catcher Victor Martinez both went after the foul ball, leaving home plate unoccupied.Anderson felt it would be a good idea for Hamilton to tag up and race for home plate after the ball was caught by Inge.As it turned out, Martinez easily chased down Hamilton and tagged him out as he slid toward home.Anderson’s call is better served in a Little League game, not in the professional ranks.Even Hamilton called the decision “stupid.” Headfirst slides take their toll As for headfirst slides, you get what you ask for.Never have I understood why players slide leading with their head, or worse yet, their hands.Hamilton injured himself sliding headfirst.Earlier this week, Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal broke his left thumb doing the same.Last year, we saw Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley and Brian Roberts of the Baltimore Orioles suffer hand injuries after headfirst slides.In 2003, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter slid headfirst into third base in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays and separated a shoulder.Kenny Lofton was lost for the playoffs with a shoulder injury after he slid head first into first base during a post-season game several years ago.Royal treatment for Damon?Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Johnny Damon, should the folks at Cooperstown come calling in the future, said he wouldn’t wear a Boston Red Sox hat in the Hall of Fame.Instead, Damon said he would likely wear the hat of the Kansas City Royals, a team for which he played for nearly six years early in his career.The Hall of Fame isn’t out of the question for the two-time World Series champion.The 37-year-old, with 2,580 hits, is within reach of 3,000 hits and 1,800 runs, totals that would be hard to ignore when it came time to vote for the Hall.WETLANDS ARE DISAPPEARING Protect them.Become a member today.www.ducks.ca ( 1-866-384-DUCK Dudes Unlimited Canada The Record production@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, April 14, 2011 Page 11 Death Deaths Uoyd WILLIAM MCHARG (April 12,1932 - April 9, 2011) It is with great sadness that we announce his peaceful passing at home.Lloyd is survived by his wife of 59 years, Louise, son Don, grandsons Samuel & Tyler, sisters Beatrice (Geoff Conley), Mary (Ed Down), brother Ron (Betty) and many special nieces, nephews and friends.Lloyd was predeceased by his brother Arthur and his sister in law Flo.Lloyd enlisted in the Navy in Montreal & took his training in Cornwallis.He then moved to Lennoxville where he worked for Peter Walters Construction, became a Special Constable with the Lennoxville Police Department & was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department.Lloyd moved onto Newton Construction in Sherbrooke & became a Game Warden for a period.In 1965, Lloyd & family moved to Calgary, AB where he worked many years in the construction industry as a respected and trusted Crane Engineer.Services will be held Friday, April 15, 2011 in Calgary with interment to take place later.Because of Lloyd’s love of children and animals we request donations in his name to be forwarded to the Alberta Children's Hospital (2288 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary AB T3B 6A8) or the Humane Society (4455 B 110 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2C 2T7).Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.southcalgaryftmeralcentre.ca Phone 403-297-0711 In Memoriam Death MCMILLAN - In loving memory of a dear mother, Annie, who left us April 14, 1992.Deep in our hearts You’ll always stay, Loved and remembered Every day.Sadly missed, always remembered by daughter ROSALIE Cribbage tournament held in memory of Barb and Dale Leonard A cribbage tournament was held on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at “the Hut” ANAF Unit #318 in honour of Barb and Dale Leonard.A total of 34 people played.We were very pleased to have Carolyn, Pat and Danny Leonard and families join us.First place winners were Beulah Turnbull and Dufferin Annelsey, second place winners were Clemence Masse and John Hewitt and third place winners were Colleen Matthews and Fred Williams.The half and half was won by Fern Lapointe and Suzanne Kinder.Thank you everyone for your generous donations.The Leonard family plan on donating the proceeds to the hot lunch program at Lennoxville Elementary School.Submitted by Colleen Matthews Michael LARIVIERE (1960-2011) Passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the age of 50.Predeceased by his father Everett, mother Rose and brother Larry.Beloved brother of Dorothée (Lawrence Blake), Betty-Anne (Michel Hinse) and Lynne (Nicola Valente).Loving uncle to Allen, Shannon and Peter Blake, André and Jean-Louis Girard, and Cinzia and Michael Valente.Michael also leaves to mourn his many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.Respecting his wishes, there will be no visitation and a private graveside service will be held at a later date.Direction funéraire Centre Funéraire Yves Houle Tél : 819-826-3747 /1-800-561-2881 Télec : 819-826-3001 www.yveshoule.com CENTRE FUNÉRAIRE YVES HOULE TÉL : 819-826-3747 /1-800-561-2881 TÉLEC : 819-826-3001 WWW.YVESHOULE.COM Multiple sclerosis never hits just one person.It affects the entire family.Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 www.mssociety.ca MS Thérèse HAUVER (GODBOUT) (1933-2011) On April 9,2011, in her 78th year, passed away peacefully with her family by her side.Beloved wife of the late Gordon (Bud) Hauver.Loving mother of Geoffrey (Merrie Lynn Assh) and Kevin (Denise Prémont).Adored grandmother of Jonathan, Elayna and Elliott.Dear sister of Micheline (the late Paul Hardy), Rachel, the late Normand (Jane Godin), the late Richard, Madeleine (Armand Hébert), Carmen (Richard Hébert), Bernardin, Gaby, Pauline) the late Dave Sallis), Marcelle and the late Yves (Claire Godin).Cherished by her numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.Thérèse will sadly be missed by all who knew her.Under the direction of Les Jardins Funéraires Bessette 997, rue des Colombes (angle St-Jude N.) Granby Tel: 450-777-1171 or 1 888 7306666 Fax: 450-777-4393 www.famillebessette.com The family will receive condolences.Thursday, April 14th, from 2 - 4 p.m., 7 -10 p.m.and Friday, April 15th, day of the funeral from 9 a.m.The funeral will be held on Friday, April 15th, 2011 at 11 a.m.at the Très Sainte Trinité Church 200, boni Robert, Granby, QC, J2G 9J6.Internment to be followed at Les Jardins Funéraires Bessette Cemetery.The family would like to thank Dr.Christain Geadah, Dr.Denise Beaudoin and the personnel of la Maison Au Diapason for their exceptional care.Donations in her memory to the Au Diapason Foundation would be appreciated.Forms will be available at the funeral home.LES JARDINS FUNÉRAIRE BESSETTE 997 Des Colombes St., Granby QC PHONE: 450-777-1171 FAX: 450-777-4393 www.famillebessette.com Alfred (BIJOUX) GENDREAU (1926-2011) Passed away at the B.M.P.Hospital of Cowansville, Qc, April 11th 2011 at the age of 84.Originally from St-Armand, Qc.Loving husband of Ella Marjory Brown.He will be dearly missed by his children; Ann Boomhower (Craig), Philippe (Hazel), Peter (Grace), Joel (Elizabeth), Jane Bockus (Rodney), Matthew (Sheila).His step children: Grace Hadlock (Alden) and Brian Corey, his 20 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.His brother; Adélard, Alcide, Donald, Paul, Armand and Antoine, his sister in law Ora Ploof.Predeceased by his sister Evelyn and his brother: Romeo, George, Normand and Maurice.He also leaves many other relatives and friends.Family will receive condolences at the: BROME-MISSISQUOl Funeral Complex 215 River Street, Bedford, Qc 450.248.2911 Friday April 15th 2011 from 7 to 9 pm.Saturday April 16th from 9 to 10h30 am.His funeral will took place at the St-James Anglican church in Stanbridge East, Saturday, April 16th, 2011 at 11am followed by the burial of his ashes at the St-James cemetery in Stanbridge East.In his memory, donations to the BMP Foundation would be appreciated by the family.Forms are available at the funeral home or at www.bmpfoundation.ca Condolences may also be sent via our website www.complexebm.com BROME-MISSISQUOl Funeral Complex 215 River Street, Bedford, Qc 450.248.2911 denis.meunier@complexebm.com www.complexebm.com classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Page 12 Thursday, April 14, 2011 HATLEY St.James Cemetery, Hatley will be holding a 500 card party on Saturday, April 16 in St.James Church Hall, Hatley starting at 1:30 p.m.All welcome.Please note change in time.LENNOXVILLE The Ladies’ Auxiliary ANAF Unit 318 will hold their pre-Easter Supper (ham and all the trimmings and pies) on Sunday, April 17 with 1 setting at 6 p.m., at the Hut, 300 St.Francis, Lennoxville.Reservations only, call Gabie Duncan at 819-564-3181.Reservation deadline April 14.AYER’S CUFF 500 card party, sponsored by St.George’s ACW, on Monday, April 18 at the Legion Hall on Rosedale St., Ayer’s Cliff.We begin at 1:30 p.m.Prizes, raffle and lunch.Bring a friend.All welcome.BULWER 500 card party at the Bulwer Community Center, Jordan Hill Road, on Thursday, April 21 at 2 p.m.Card playing followed by a light lunch and distribution of prizes.All welcome! Admission charged.AYER’S CLIFF Roast Turkey Supper with all of the trimmings on Saturday, April 16 at Beulah United Church, 967 Main St., Ayer’s Cliff.Settings at 5 p.m.and 6:30 p.m.Reservations only, so please call Dean Young 819-838-5815, Dale Pyle 819-838-5566 or Wendell Cass 819-846-7180 to reserve your tickets.Everyone welcome! Thank you to everyone for your continued support of Beulah United Church.It is greatly appreciated! NORTH HATLEY Friday, April 15, 5:30 p.m., annual Chowder Supper, North Hatley Community Centre, 3127 Capelton Road, North Hatley.Benefit of the Waterville-North Hatley and Minton United Churches.Fish and corn chowder, hot dogs and pie.Reservations: MargC.819-842-4661.SHERBROOKE Spaghetti Supper fund-raiser, Saturday, April 16, Plymouth-Trinity United Church, 380 Dufferin.Menu: spaghetti with meat or vegetarian sauce, salad, rolls, gourmet dessert table, coffee, tea or juice.Sittings at 4:30 p.m.and 6:30 p.m.For reservations, call 819-346-6373.SHERBROOKE Femmes Solidarité de Sherbrooke fundraiser for neo-Canadians is holding a 1 day Thrift Shop and Restaurant on Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m.to 3 p.m., in the basement of St-Michel Cathedral, 130 de la Cathédrale, Sherbrooke (entrance by Marquette St.).Handicap accessible.INfo: Marie Therese 819-569-7447 or 819-620-5020.LENNOXVILLE Ham and Turkey Bingo on Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.sharp at the A.NA.F.Unit 318, 300 St.Francis Street.Everyone is welcome! LENNOXVILLE St.George’s Parish Guild Rummage Sale in St.George’s Church Hall, 84 Queen St., Lennoxville on Thursday April 28, 6 to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, April 29, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.; and Bag Sale, Saturday.April 30, 8:30 a.m.to noon.Please call 819-562-6245 for info or pick up.Save your $$$, shop with us! SAWYERVELLE Spaghetti Supper for Sawyerville Ele- mentary School on Saturday, April 16 from 4:30 p.m.to 6:30 p.m.at the Sawyerville Catholic Church.Tickets sold at the door.For information call 819-889-2263.Everyone welcome.LENNOXVILLE Pre-Easter Supper with all of the trimmings on Sunday, April 17 at the A.N.A.F.(The Hut), sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary Unit 318, 300 St.Francis, Lennoxville.1 setting only at 6 p.m.Reservations only, so please call Gabie Duncan 819-564-3181 to reserve your tickets.Reservation deadline April 14.Everyone welcome! BULWER Sunday, April 17, our annual Spring Brunch will be served from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.at the Bulwer Community Centre.Everything is homemade: pancakes with new maple syrup, eggs, sausages, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, desserts, juice, tea and coffee.This is a benefit for the Historical Museum Society in Eaton Corner.Bring the family.Admission charged.Good value, good food, good cause.For more information call Serena at 819-875-5210.LENNOXVILLE Women in Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion.CEDEC’s Small Business Support Network is celebrating the success of local women entrepreneurs.Join us for a breakfast-time panel discussion over coffee and pastries to learn about the entrepreneurial paths each of these women has taken.Entrance is free, but registration is required by April 14.Contact Dawn Copping at 819-566-7228, 1-866-566-7228 or dawn.copping@cedec.ca.Light refreshments and snacks will be served and breakfast is available for purchase on site.* BULWER Bulwer Q.F.A.will meet on Thursday, April 14 at the Community Centre at 8:30 p.m.All welcome.Pot-luck lunch.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville Curling Club closing dinner on Saturday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Silent Auction around 7:30 p.m.Menu is pea soup, salad, potato, barbecue steak or chicken, and dessert.All members and guests welcome.LENNOXVILLE Spring Presentation in the Library, Bishop’s University, on Tuesday, April 19 at 3 p.m.in the Orientation Room.Ms.Cathy Brochet Neville, Les Serres Neville, “What’s new in the garden this summer?”.For more information, please contact Linda Lemay at lle-may@ubishops.ca, or by telephone 819-822-9600 ext.2280.Entrance is free.Tea, coffee and cookies will be served.HUNTINGVILLE Fraternité des Trois Anneaux/Three Link Fraternity, Unity Lodge #8 IOOF will be holding an all you can eat “Restaurant Style Brunch” on April 17 at 4150 Route 147, Waterville (Huntingville).We will be serving eggs (fried, scrambled, omelette), bacon, sausage, ham, pancakes, beans, home fries, coffee, tea and juice from 10:30 a.m.until 1 p.m.This is a great opportunity to help support our community projects.(Family price).Information: unity8ioof@yahoo.ca or 819-340-0391.DANVILLE Royal Canadian Legion #41 is sponsoring a Mother's Day St.Hubert Supper and entertainment on May 7.All the fun begins at 3 p.m.with the Country Swingers.Hope to see you there.Please reserve your tickets by calling 819-839-2581 or 819-434-1005.Hope to see you there.AUSTIN MS Dinner.“The Country Folks” - with wall to wall musicians.Sunday, April 17 from 1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Municipal Hall, Millington Road, Austin.Amazing-Bringing back the atmosphere of yesterday’s dances of get-together fun! Come and count yourself in.A big thank you to our American Buddies who come as well.Sandwiches & salad, etc.Desserts tea / coffee.Raffles- door Prizes, half & half.New Price -Entry $12.00 (remember this is a charity; please try to bring exact change).Proceeds will help to send The MS President Lee Aulis for her CCSVI Liberation.Call 819-823-7167 for info.NORTH HATLEY Water on the Table.What is Canada doing with its water?Is it a commodity in the global marketplace?Or is it a right for humans and other species?The Unitarian Universalist Church of North Hatley (UUEstrie) invites you to a documentary film about Maude Barlow’s work to promote social policies for managing our fresh water resources, and a discussion exploring underlying issues and possible actions.Saturday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m., 201 Main St., North Hatley.Free admission; donations invited.Refreshments.All are welcome.Questions?Visit www.uuestrie.ca or call 819-842-4146.NORTH HATLEY Candidates’ Debate, Compton-Stanstead Riding.The Unitarian Universalist Church in North Hatley (UUEstrie) invites you to a candidates’ debate, Thursday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m.at UUEstrie, 201 Main St., North Hat- ley.Participating are four of the five candidates: Sandrine Gressard Bélanger (Conservative), France Bonsant, MP (Bloc Québécois), Gary Caldwell (Green), and William Hogg (Liberal).All are welcome! In case you can’t come, you can hear the debate broadcast at a later date on CJMQ 88.9 FM.Questions?Visit www.uuestrie.ca or call 819-8424146.KNOWLTON Spring Bazaar at Odd Fellows Hall.April 30 from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Antiques, books, prints, collectables, honey and maple products, home baking, fudge, jewelry, horse bells, trunks and much more.Also a canteen.476 Knowlton Road, Knowlton.For tables or information call: 450-243-5742 or 450-243-6778.HUNTINGVILLE Senior’s Lunch on Thursday, April 21, noon, at the Huntingville Community Church.This will be the last one until Fall.Please check The Record for date and location in September.For more information, please call Elaine at 819-563-8700.Everyone welcome.TRENHOLM You are warmly welcome to come and celebrate Easter Sunday with us at Tren-holm United Church on Sunday, April 24 at 2 p.m.As always “cookie hour” will follow the service.SAWYERVILLE On Sunday, April 24 you are invited to join us for an Easter Sunrise Service at 5:30 a.m.at the Bowker Farm, 101 Riviere du Nord, as the sun rises over Mont Megantic.This bilingual service will be followed by a program at the Sawyerville Community Centre, starting with a Pancake Breakfast, program for the children and a bilingual Easter Service at 9:30 a.m.All are welcome.Sponsored by the Sawyerville Baptist Church.Call 819-239-8818 Pastor Michel or 819-875-5371 Mac.RICHMOND The Richmond Legion Branch #15 (235 College St.North) is holding their Brunch on Sunday, April 17 from 9 a.m.to noon.We welcome all to a hardy brunch consisting of eggs, ham, sausages, pan-fried potatoes, homemade beans with real maple syrup, pancakes and other condiments.All welcome.LENNOXVILLE Easter Services for St.Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 256 Queen St., Lennoxville.Maundy Thursday Service, April 21, 7:30 p.m.at St.Andrew’s.Good Friday Service, April 22 , 10:30 a.m.at Lennoxville United Church.Good Friday Tenebrae Service, April 22, 8 p.m., at St.Andrew’s.Easter Morning Service, April 24, 10:30 a.m.at St.Andrew’s.Information: 819-346-2638.LENNOXVILLE The next Mental Health support group meeting for family and caregivers’ will be held April 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m.at the office of MHE in Lennoxville at 257 Queen, Lennoxville.For more information, contact Mental Health Estrie 819 565-3777 or mental- health.estrie@bellnet.ca.LENNOXVILLE Mental Health tele-workshop.Bipolar disorder, formerly called “manic depression” is a mystery to many.“Bipolar disorders: Truth and Myth” is the topic of the tele-workshop on Wednesday, April 20, 7-8 p.m.Psychiatrist, Dr.Serge Beaulieu, will provide an explanation of the illness and of available treatments.There are two ways to participate: register with the Care-Ring Voice Network at 1-866-396-2433 to be part of the workshop from your own home; 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